Portfolio Manager, Brilliant Ventures-limited Term - Oshawa, Canada - Ontario Tech University

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Oshawa, Canada

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Portfolio Manager, Brilliant Ventures-Limited Term

Tracking Code:
req948

Faculty/Department:
Office of VP, Research and Innovation

Number of Positions:1

Appointment Type:
Limited Term,

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range:
Level 10 - Annual Hiring Salary,, with annual step progression in accordance with the Salary Grid.

Posting Date:
November 27, 2023

Closing Date:
November 4, 2023

Job Summary:

The Brilliant Catalyst is the on-campus incubator and experiential learning hub at Ontario Tech University with the mission to propel the next generation of innovation changemakers.

Under the leadership of the Director, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, the Brilliant Catalyst provides support and guidance to a community of over 500 start-up companies.

Nature of work:

Portfolio Manager, Brilliant Ventures will work closely with the Brilliant Catalyst team to identify investment-ready start-up companies, support Brilliant Ventures operations, and provide advisory services to start-ups that are part of the Brilliant Catalyst community.

This position will require management of junior-level staff to ensure the administrative processes for the Brilliant Ventures are effective and efficient.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

Identify startup businesses that meet the eligibility requirements for Brilliant Ventures
Market the Brilliant Ventures fund to relevant audiences to build interest in the Brilliant Ventures fund
Work with the Director, Creativity & Entrepreneurship to facilitate investment meetings with relevant committee members
Coordinate regular meetings between committee members and investmentready startup businesses
Manage membership of Investment Advisory Committee and Investment Management Committee, and identify new members as needed
Report to Director, Creativity & Entrepreneurship and other relevant stakeholders on the activities of Brilliant Ventures
Attend events, tradeshows and conferences to build a funnel of investment ready companies for the Brilliant Ventures which may require some travel and overtime work as required.

Required Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative research, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Outgoing, relationshiporiented skills
Demonstrated team player
Detail oriented, disciplined and organized

Education:

Completion of a 4year Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field
Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

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3 to 5 years experience supporting start-up businesses

Experience managing investment portfolios would be considered an asset
Experience working in an incubator, accelerator, or similar setting would be considered an asset

How to Apply:

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate.

The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties.

We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location:
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date:12/18/2023

Expected End Date:10/30/2024